Biden-Harris Administration Proposes to Strengthen Standards for Chemical and Polymers Plants, Dramatically Reduce Cancer Risks from Air Toxics
Proposal would reduce the number of people with elevated cancer risk by 96 percent in communities surrounding chemical plants, cut more than 6,000 tons of toxic pollution per year April 6, 2023 WASHINGTON – Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a proposal to significantly reduce hazardous air pollutants from chemical plants, including the […]
Administración Biden-Harris anuncia $62 millones para mejoras de infraestructura de agua potable en Puerto Rico
Los nuevos fondos disponibles gracias a la agenda titulada Invertir en Estados Unidos del presidente Biden, ayudarán a garantizar que las comunidades tengan acceso a agua potable limpia y segura April 6, 2023 Contacto: Carlos Vega, (212)-637-3662, [email protected] NUEVA YORK – (4 de abril de 2023) Hoy, la Agencia de Protección Ambiental de Estados Unidos […]
EPA Region 7 to Present Pollution Prevention Award to Grandview Cabinetry in Parsons, Kansas
April 6, 2023 EPA hosts virtual award ceremony, opens application period for 2023 Pollution Prevention Awards LENEXA, KAN. (APRIL 6, 2023) – Grandview Cabinetry in Parsons, Kansas, has been selected to receive an EPA Region 7 2022 Pollution Prevention Award. Cabinet manufacturer Grandview Cabinetry is being recognized for their solvent and water conservation practices. The company […]
EPA Orders Valero Refining to Improve Chemical Safety at Benicia, CA Refinery
SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a settlement with Valero Refining-California to resolve violations of the Clean Air Act’s Chemical Accident Prevention regulations at their Benicia Refinery. The company will pay a $1,224,550 penalty and make changes to improve process safety at the refinery. “This settlement sends a clear message that EPA […]
EPA Announces Nearly $106 Million for Drinking Water Infrastructure Upgrades in Massachusetts
Made possible by President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda, new funding is part of $6.5 Billion nationwide to help ensure communities have access to clean and safe drinking water April 4, 2023 BOSTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $105,912,000 to Massachusetts to fund essential drinking water infrastructure upgrades through the Drinking […]
EPA Announces $62.2 Million for Drinking Water Infrastructure Upgrades in Maine
Made possible by President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda, new funding is part of $6.5 Billion nationwide to help ensure communities have access to clean and safe drinking water April 4, 2023 BOSTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $62,283,000 to Maine to fund essential drinking water infrastructure upgrades through the Drinking […]
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $98.53M for Drinking Water Infrastructure Upgrades in Maryland
PHILADELPHIA (April 5, 2023) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $98,531,000 to Maryland to upgrade essential drinking water infrastructure. Thanks to a $6 billion boost from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, EPA is increasing the investments made through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) to rebuild the nation’s water infrastructure. “Every community […]
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $265.9M for Drinking Water Infrastructure Upgrades in Pennsylvania
Made possible by President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda, new funding will help ensure communities have access to clean and safe drinking water April 5, 2023 PHILADELPHIA (April 5, 2023) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $265,913,000 to Pennsylvania for upgrades to essential drinking water infrastructure. Thanks to a $6 billion boost […]
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $96.21M for Drinking Water Infrastructure Upgrades in Virginia
Made possible by President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda, new funding will help ensure communities have access to clean and safe drinking water April 5, 2023 PHILADELPHIA (April 5, 2023) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $96,211,000 to Virginia for upgrading essential drinking water infrastructure. Thanks to a $6 billion boost from […]
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $62.28M for Drinking Water Infrastructure Upgrades in Delaware
Made possible by President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda, new funding will help ensure communities have access to clean and safe drinking water April 5, 2023 PHILADELPHIA (April 5, 2023) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $62,283,000 to Delaware for upgrades to essential drinking water infrastructure. Thanks to a $6 billion boost […]